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SANTA MONICA, Calif. (AP) -- Courtney Love is suing her boyfriend's ex-wife, claiming she ran over Love's foot with a car -- costing her a movie role -- and is ''on a mission to destroy her.''

Stricker takes lead in Match Play
MELBOURNE, Australia -- Not even eligible for the Match Play Championship two weeks ago, Steve Stricker was halfway home to a $1 million payoff Sunday as steady play gave him a 2-up lead over Pierre Fulke after 18 holes.

Bush's recession talk may be effort to avoid his father's mistake
WASHINGTON -- An irked Clinton White House accuses George W. Bush of running the risk of talking the country into a recession by poor-mouthing the state of the economy at every opportunity. But private economists say he simply may be trying to avoid one of his father's biggest mistakes -- appearing indifferent as economic misery rises.

Bush has record of compromise -- but not at the outset
WASHINGTON -- Following the approach he used in Texas, President-elect George W. Bush is developing a legislative strategy that offers virtually no upfront concessions to Democrats but envisions compromise later in the process, senior advisers say.

Clinton expands CHIP enrollment criteria
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Presi-dent Clinton said Saturday he is making it easier for parents to enroll children in a health insurance program designed for families with too much income to qualify for Medicaid but too little to afford private coverage

Retail, manufacturing suffer as U.S. economy weakens
NEW YORK -- The headlines each day tell of an increasingly sick economy: Montgomery Ward is closing its doors after more than a century in business. Xerox is eliminating 3,200 jobs. Ford and Chrysler are idling plants to work off unsold vehicles. Apple Computer and Bank of America are lowering profit projections.

Ferry that ran aground to resume service
HIGHLANDS, N.J. -- A commuter ferry that ran aground on a sandbar, stranding 257 passengers for five hours, was scheduled to run on a limited schedule on Monday.

Calif. seeks answers to power crisis
SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Faced with a deepening electricity crisis, state officials are weighing some drastic proposals, ranging from a public takeover of the entire network to a crash construction program for new power plants.

Illinois townships said to be bloated with overhead, surpluses
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- One Illinois township paid $7,500 for two employees to pass out $500 in welfare to five people. Another has nine workers to care for 10 miles of roads. And one chipped in more than $100,000 for a snowmobile warming shelter for workers.

Congress certifies Bush victory
WASHINGTON -- With the vanquished Vice President Al Gore presiding, Congress formally anointed George W. Bush on Saturday as the victor in last year's achingly close and bitterly contested presidential election.

Clinton delivers sermon in last service as president
WASHINGTON -- Taking the pulpit in his expected final church visit as president, Bill Clinton thanked congregants Sunday for their prayers and welcome to his family ''in the storm and sunshine'' of the past eight years.

BP accused of spiking West Coast gas prices
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- BP Amoco bumped up West Coast oil prices by exporting Alaskan crude to Asia for less than it could have sold it to U.S. refiners, according to experts' reports and court records obtained by The Oregonian.

University marks 40 years of integration,
ATHENS, Ga. -- Four decades ago, two black students strode through the University of Georgia's arch and past the white columns of its Academic Building to register for classes, cutting a swath through the crew cuts and bobby soxers.

Keeping them on their toes
When it comes to serious dance instruction, only the best will do. This month, St. Augustine will host the Third Annual St. Augustine Winter Dance Festival and provide local dancers the opportunity to train with some of the very best.

S.A.V.E. workshop
Local teachers, counselors, social workers, administrators, students, school resource officers, and students in grades K-12 have the opportunity to work together for the prevention of violence in northeast Florida. A Students Against Violence Everywhere (S.A.V.E.) Implementation Workshop will be held in Jacksonville on Jan. 11, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Pre-pay your way to college
College tuition in Florida has increased more than 104 percent in the last 12 years and is projected to surpass $27,000 by the time today's newborn goes to college. This may have many parents wondering if they'll be ready for college by the time the children are.

A natural born teacher
Everyone would certainly agree that Dr. Joseph T. Nolan of St. Augustine has teaching in his blood. After all, his mother, father, two sisters, one brother and his wife were all teachers.

County Business
The St. Johns Board of County Commissioners will meet at 9 a.m. Tuesday in a regular meeting in the County Auditorium, 4020 Lewis Speedway. For more information, please call 823-2400.

City: New Year brings growth, changes, laws
Overseeing construction of a Target store, moving the main fire station and handling disruptions caused by a four-month environmental cleanup are high on the to-do list for St. Augustine officials this year.

Cabbage theft
Someone stole 225 boxes of cabbage worth $2,500 from a cabbage field in the 500 block of West Holtz Street in Hastings sometime between Thursday and Friday.

St. Augustine Business
Here are some of the issues expected to be considered by the St. Augustine City Commission at 4 p.m. on Monday at the first floor city commission chambers at 75 King Street. Public hearings start at 5 p.m. Call 825-1005 for more information.

Giebeig: businessman and preservationist
When small town groups ask for grants from the state Historic Preservation Advisory Council, one of the people they must convince of their need is St. Augustine businessman Robert Giebeig.

Street performer arrested again
A 42-year-old man was arrested twice in two days after St. Augustine police saw a man painted silver and making robotic movements in the 100 and 110 blocks of St. George Street Thursday and Friday.

A rich history remembered
The wood storks and roseate spoonbills who nest on Fish Island don't know of the rich history buried beneath their twiggy homes.

Pit bull theft
Someone stole a $350, 14-week-old female pit bull from the backyard of a home in the 4070 block of New Hampshire Road Friday.

Thomas E. King
A memorial service for Thomas Eric King, 73, a former executive editor of The St. Augustine Record who died Jan. 4, 2001 at his home, will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Memorial Lutheran Church.

George Hollingsworth
Memorial services for George R. Hollingsworth, 90, a longtime St. Augustine resident, who died Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2001, in Orlando, will be held at 2:30 p.m. today at Grace United Methodist Church.

George Hollingsworth
Memorial services for George R. Hollingsworth, 90, a longtime St. Augustine resident, who died Jan. 2, 2001, in Orlando, will be held at 2:30 p.m. Monday at Grace United Methodist Church.

Thomas E. King
A memorial service for Thomas Eric King, 73, a former executive editor of The St. Augustine Record who died Thursday, Jan. 4, 2001, at his home, will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Memorial Lutheran Church.

John Dornan
John B. Dornan, 80, World War II Navy veteran, died Dec. 2l, 2000, at Shands Trauma Center in Jacksonville.

Opinion: Pursuing the errant 'only'
Let me try a metaphor on you: Writing is cooking. Anyone who can boil water can compose a simple sentence, and anyone who can fry an egg can write up the minutes of the Glee Club.

Opinion: With Cabinet appointees, Bush is off to strong start
WASHINGTON -- The differences between the Cabinet choices of former President George H.W. Bush and President-elect George W. Bush speak volumes about the changes that have occurred in the past 12 years in both the nation and the Republican Party.

Letter: Source was not so reliable
In The Record for Dec. 30, 2000, the columnist for ''Reliable Source'' was quite unreliable in his item: ''In Arabic, the 'L' sound occurs only in the word Allah.''

Editorial: Desperate need for teachers
Florida is on the brink of a major teacher shortage. The latest estimate is about 16,000 new public school teachers will be needed each year over the next decade.

Letter: Swing Park needs telephone, restrooms
In reading the article in the Dec. 28 edition of The Record regarding improvements being planned for Swing Park, I felt compelled to write. The first paragraph of the article states that the organizers are coming up with ways to make the park ''better than ever.''

Pope closes Holy Door, concluding year of events which drew millions
VATICAN CITY -- Tugging twice, then turning the handle with the help of an aide, Pope John Paul II shut the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica on Saturday and offered a highly personal reflection of the Jubilee year just ending, expressing wonder and just a little regret.

Haston saves Hoosiers
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- Michigan State arrived at Assembly Hall on Sunday with the No. 1 ranking, an unbeaten record and the nation's longest winning streak.

College Basketball
TUCSON, Ariz. -- Stanford finally won one on Lute Olson Court, and Arizona's coach wasn't there to watch a painful season get worse for his team.

Stricker takes lead in Match Play
MELBOURNE, Australia -- Not even eligible for the Match Play Championship two weeks ago, Steve Stricker was halfway home to a $1 million payoff Sunday as steady play gave him a 2-up lead over Pierre Fulke after 18 holes.

Jones and Alexander have been exemplary
On Thursday, local prep football standouts Marcus Jones of St. Augustine High and Josh Alexander of St. Joseph Academy were recognized for their accomplishments and character and asked to speak to the St. Augustine-St. Johns County Sports Club.

Stachitas even handles bad game like a champion
He's got that Division I talent. A sweet jumper and an explosive first step that will leave even the best defender guarding himself. He's definitely worth the price of admission, and chances are, he'll go down in history as one of the best basketball players to ever travel through the county.

Jones, Dickerson named All-State
St. Augustine High School running back Marcus Jones was named second-team All-State in Class 5A by the Associated Press on Sunday.

Quick Pitches
CORAL SPRINGS (AP) -- Troubled Dallas Cowboys defensive end Dimitrius Underwood tried to kill himself for the second time in about a year, this time by running into traffic twice on a busy suburban highway, police said.

Pitino takes day off to mull departure
WALTHAM, Mass. (AP) -- Rick Pitino took a day off Sunday amid reports he has agreed to leave as coach of the Boston Celtics. Assistant Jim O'Brien ran what could be his first practice as Pitino's replacement.

Dolphins want to keep Gailey
DAVIE -- Chan Gailey, the offensive coordinator who revamped Miami's attack in the wake of Dan Marino's retirement, will remain with the team, coach Dave Wannstedt said Sunday.

Ravens quiet Titans
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Six first downs? Only 134 yards on offense? Just another Sunday afternoon for the Baltimore Ravens, a team that survived for five weeks this season without scoring a touchdown.

Alleged mercy killer free on bond
DELTONA (AP) -- An 80-year-old man accused of shooting his 74-year-old wife in a possible mercy killing has been released on $40,000 bond after he pledged to surrender his house to authorities if he fails to appear in court.

Postal mystery
WEST PALM BEACH -- A Broward County couple who stole $3.2 million from the U.S. Postal Service to finance their lavish lifestyle must spend almost six years in prison, a U.S. District Court judge ruled.

Crack house shooting
HAVANA, Fla -- A gunman lined up five people in a crack house and shot four of them in the head because one victim owed him a $500 drug debt, Gadsden County sheriff's investigators said.

Cruise laboratories
MIAMI -- A group of University of Miami researchers have set sail on a luxury cruise ship -- not to sip frozen drinks and relax in beach chairs, but to study hurricanes and global warming.

Teen pleads guilty in dragging death
WEST PALM BEACH (AP) -- One of three Riviera Beach teens accused in the dragging death of an 84-year-old woman has accepted a plea deal and now faces up to 20 years in prison.

Elian documents
MIAMI -- An attorney for Immigration and Naturalization Service employees said in a deposition that his clients were told to destroy or conceal documents that contained ''anything derogatory'' about the Elian Gonzalez case.

Suspicious blast
JACKSONVILLE -- An explosion ripped through a home minutes after a woman brought inside a package she found on her porch, killing her and injuring two relatives.

Florida Lotto jackpot rolls over to $20 million
TALLAHASSEE -- No ticket matched all six Florida Lotto numbers Saturday night, forcing a jackpot rollover to an estimated $20 million for Wednesday's drawing, the Florida Lottery said Sunday.

Lawyer: INS workers told to destroy Elian documents
MIAMI -- An attorney for Immigration and Naturalization Service employees said in a deposition that his clients were told to destroy or conceal documents that contained ''anything derogatory'' about the Elian Gonzalez case.

Pope closes Holy Door, concluding year of events which drew millions
VATICAN CITY -- Tugging twice, then turning the handle with the help of an aide, Pope John Paul II shut the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica on Saturday and offered a highly personal reflection of the Jubilee year just ending, expressing wonder and just a little regret.

Officials scramble to avert radiation fears
BELGRADE, Yugoslavia -- Amid a health scare triggered by NATO's use of depleted uranium in the Balkans, Yugoslav officials tried Saturday to allay fears the substance could be harmful to residents, while other countries urged sick soldiers who served in the region to be screened for radiation exposure.

NATO warned of depleted uranium danger months ago
BERLIN -- NATO warned countries with armies and aid workers in the Balkans months ago about the possible dangers of depleted uranium ammunition, which has recently sparked concern as a possible cause of serious illnesses in soldiers who served there.

Security tight ahead of USS Cole trial
ADEN, Yemen -- Yemeni authorities are cracking down on Muslim extremists, tightening security citywide and reassigning top police and court officials in preparation for trying at least six suspects in the USS Cole bombing, Yemeni police officials said Saturday.

Woman to receive treatment in U.S. after attack
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan -- A Pakistani woman whose husband cut off her ears and nose because he suspected her of seeing another man was on her way to the United States on Sunday for surgery to reconstruct her face.